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Addresses the question which asks whether religious terrorism is motivated by religion or politics.

This paper argues that research designed to address social problems need to focus more on promoting a society that accepts diversity.

Study of the Canadian immigration process prior to confederation in 1867.

Presents the history of the pro-choice movement and the broader issues of women's civil rights associated with the movement.

Review of Himani Bannerji's book on Canadian immigrants and the problems of confusion they face regarding cultural loyalties.

Looks at the reasons behind the US decision to enter the Gulf War and the degree to which pluralism and globalism contributed to that decision.

Presents both pro and con arguments, based on Supreme Court cases, regarding the death penalty.

Cites the media coverage of the protests against the Iraq war as examples of the four information biases explained in Lance Bennet's book.

Discusses the British and Roman tradition of copyright law and many of the issues surrounding the law.

Presents arguments both in favor of and against allowing television in the court room.

Presents arguments in support of euthanasia.

Explores the debate regarding the right of gay couples to adopt children.

Analysis of the media attention Dr. Lauara Schlessinger receives and the controversy it generates, and discussion of her views on homosexuality.

Looks at the "right to die" issue from the stand point of human freedom and the pursuit of happiness.

Considers the pro and con arguments for affirmative action.

Analyzes the social dynamics of the Canadian pro-choice/pro-life movements from a sociological perspective.

Discussion of the misguided objective of the Gulf War under the first President Bush.

Discusses both the legal and moral aspects of capital punishment.

Examines the arguments both for and against the death penalty.

Discussion of the origins of the Chicano gangs, the reasons behind their development and the public perception they created of second generation Mexican immigrants.

Argues that the Information Age has not really altered the fundamental issues surrounding freedom of speech and censorship.

Analysis of the concept of "personhood" and its significance to the abortion debate.

Explores the notion that certain aspects of the Islamic culture breed terrorism.

Discusses John Dart's opinion of the death penalty based on his article.

Discussion of the issues on both sides of the abortion debate.

Presents an opposing argument to Harpur's position that medical technology should not necessarily be used to prolong life.

Describes a policy, adopted by Stanford Students, which restricts certain types of free speech and examines whether this policy conflicts with the first amendment or is a just application of John Stuart Mill's harm principle.

Explores the controversial issues surrounding Rock 'n roll music.

Argues that an attack on Iraq by the United States is detrimental to U.S. and global interests and that there are much more effective ways to fight terrorism than by initiating a war with Iraq.

Contrast and Comparison of Mordecai Richler's "Son of a Smaller" and Nino Ricci's "Lives of the Saints".

Argues for relaxing gun control legislation in a country like America where the citizen has a need to protect him/herself.

Examines the reasons behind the strengthening of ties between Britain and the U.S.A. in the war against terrorism post-911.

Explores the truth behind the reasons given by the United States for declaring war on Iraq.

Questions whether America's war against terrorism should be considered a 'just' or 'unjust' war.

Examines the U.S. government's policy of sterilizing Latin-American women immigrants within the context of the film, "L'Operacion".

Argues that gun control will prevent the unnecessary death of children by gun accidents without harming the rights of lawful gun owners.

Discusses concepts of death, suicide and the afterlife in the Islamic faith, focusing on events surrounding September 11.

Presents an ethical analysis of two cases of patients requesting euthanasia and the common denominator in both cases - the question of autonomy.

A summary and evaluation of Patrick Nowell-Smith's article, "The Right to Die" which discuss the morality of euthanasia.

A historical discussion of Mexican immigration in California.

Argues that capital punishment does nothing to deter crime.

An objective paper, outlining the history, structure and motivations of the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Show how Americans feel about the ability of terrorists to use modern technonology and how computers can be used to combat terrorism.

Explores the practice of euthanasia, using the case of Robert Latimer and the death of his severley disabled daughter as an example.

Oultines the current legal and ethical Euthanasia experience in the Netherlandsa, examining statistics.

Establishes a link between drug trafficking and the rise of terrorism in America.

An essay arguing for the need for tighter gun control, in order to prevent the unecessary deaths of children.

Examines the events surrounding the terror attack on the American Navy ship, the U.S.S. Cole.

Discusses journalistic coverage of the Gulf War and how it compares to the present day coverage on terrorist activities.

Traces the immigration to America from China in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

A paper which probes into the ethical arguments surrounding the death penalty and our moral responsibilities regarding the issue.

Explores the pros and the cons of capital punishment.

Explores the immigration process through Ellis Island, U.S.A between the years 1892-1954.

Examines the book "Islam and Politics" by John Esposito which discusses the ethnocentric views that the West holds on Islam.

Examines techniques of genetic cloning and how they are applied to science.

Looks at the pros, cons, moral and ethical issues surrounding euthanasia.

Examines how issues surrounding the abortion debate are reflected in America's legal system.

An analysis of theories for an American War declaration on Iraq.

Discusses the legal and religious implications of homosexual unions.

Discusses the idea of euthanasia as portrayed by the character Ivan Ilyich in Leo Tolstoy's novel.

Discusses the issue of airline safety and security checkpoints and how things have changed since September 11th, 2001.

An paper which argues in favor of affirmative action.

A discussion of the immigration policy of Canada.

An argumentative paper against Dro Kevorkian's use of euthanasia.

A look at how Portuguese and Chinese immigrants have influenced Canadian society.

An overview of the abortion debate as it is seen in Canada.

How the banking industry was effected by September 11th.

A analysis of the events of 9-11 as postmodern, through the statement made by Baudrillard.

An argumentative paper against the death penalty.

An argumentative paper on the rights of immigrants to enter Canada.

A look at this syndrome and how the U.S. Government dealt with the problem.

Argument that the US was founded by immigrants, built by immigrants and flourishes because of immigrants.

The effects of continued censorship on society.

A pro-position paper on the death penalty.

A debate of human cloning from an ethical point of view.

A discussion of whether a one child policy would work in the United States.

An essay describing the causes and effects of Anthrax, in light of the recent attacks and warnings in America.

Discusses the death penalty sentence of minors in America.

This essay examines some of the significant changes to the family structure that have taken place during the last half of the 20th century.

This paper explores the issue of female infanticide in China. In other words, the deliberate murder of baby girls by their parents, who do not want to keep them, purely because they are girls and not boys.

Shows how both the Celtic king, Brian Boru and ex-New York City Mayor, Rudolph Giuliani moved from being mythological tricksters to heroes of their time.

An overview of abortion, followed by a discussion of abortion in the U.S., France and China.

A study into the problems facing Mexican immigrants in America and what is needed to help support them.

An overview of the procedure of the controversial drug RU486 - also known as the abortion pill.

A case study and literature review to investigate the role of capital punishment in the American legal system.

A review of the history and use of biological weapons.

An analysis of the causes and incidence of child abandonment in the U.S. today.

An essay on the pros and cons of abortion today.

Examines the social and financial problems faced by Mexican immigrants to the United States.

This paper explores the issue of racism within the workplace and suggests a number of program aimed at solving this problem.

Examination of the role that race continues to play in American culture in the 21st century.

This paper is a critical survey of the ethical arguments both for and against stem cell technology.

This paper discusses the downturn in business activity for the airline industry since the Sept 11 attacks.

This paper makes a comparison between the Shakespearean character of Julius Caesar and the President of the United States, George W. Bush.

This paper compares the "melting pot" and multi-culturalism approach to immigration.

Examines the emerging world order since September 11th.

A brief study into the effects that immigration has had on American society.

A review of the book "The Greatest Threat: Iraq, Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Crisis of Global Security? by Richard Butler.

This paper outlines the post war policies that the U.S. and the world have adopted towards Iraq.

Examines legal and ethical issues in modern healthcare.